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scale crossing value
The position of a scale is defined with respect to the scale dual axis according to a given data value. This data value is the value on the dual axis where the scale axis crosses it, and is called the scale crossing value.
scales
Scales might be defined as a graphical representation of a chart axis. As such, a scale is always associated with an IlvAxis instance.
selector
The left side of a style rule. A selector consists of a mandatory object type, which is a class in a data model, and optional tags, pseudo-classes, pseudo-elements, and attribute conditions. A selector undergoes pattern-matching to determine the scope of the style rule.
steps definition
The computation of the steps and substeps of a scale is performed by a dedicated object called scale steps definition that is set on the scaleTwo types of steps definition are available: numerical steps definition, which handles numeric steps values; time steps definition, which handles time values.
style rule
A formal statement which conforms to the CSS syntax and is used to attach styles to model objects. A style rule contains a selector and a declaration.
style sheet
A list of style rules for customizing the appearance of a chart in a chart component. A style sheet is saved in a file with extension .css .
SWT
The Standard Widget Toolkit (SWT) is the window toolkit of the Eclipse™ development environment and the Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP).

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